Reed & Barton Date Symbol Mark, 1928 to 1957
Reed & Barton Date Symbol Mark, 1928 to 1957 is an American sterling silver hallmark, produced 1928–1957, identified by the mark A small pictorial symbol (for example an axe, arrow or horseshoe) struck beside the maker's marks, a different symbol for each year.
| Maker | Reed & Barton |
|---|---|
| Mark | Reed & Barton Date Symbol Mark, 1928 to 1957 |
| Identifying Characteristics | A small pictorial symbol (for example an axe, arrow or horseshoe) struck beside the maker's marks, a different symbol for each year |
| Period | 1928–1957 |
| Region | American |
| Type | Maker's mark |
What does the “A small pictorial symbol (for example an axe, arrow or horseshoe) struck beside the maker's marks, a different symbol for each year” mark mean?
From 1928 to 1957 Reed & Barton struck a small year symbol next to its marks, mostly on hollowware such as tea sets, bowls and trays. Each year had its own picture, for example an axe for 1931, an arrow for 1936 and a horseshoe for 1948. If your piece carries one, match it against a published Reed & Barton date chart to get the year it was made. From 1945 a C inside an A was added on silverplate over copper, so that pairing means plate, not sterling.
What is Reed & Barton sterling silver worth?
SebastianCharles Auctions catalogues and sells Reed & Barton sterling silver at auction from our gallery at 5263 Edina Industrial Blvd, Edina, Minnesota. Value depends on the individual piece and its condition. Send photographs of the mark and the piece for a free auction estimate, or call (612) 280-1377. Formal written appraisals are billed hourly from $150, with most reports delivered within two weeks.